2026 World Cup opening ceremonies in Canada and the USA: time, where to watch and attractions
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Anitta shares the singing of the song 'Goals' with Nigerian singer Rema and Thai rapper Lisa Disclosure The 2026 World Cup is the first to be played in three host countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — and with three opening ceremonies.
Anitta shares the singing of the song 'Goals' with Nigerian singer Rema and Thai rapper Lisa
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The 2026 World Cup is the first to be played in three host countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — and with three opening ceremonies.
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The first took place this Thursday (11), in Mexico, with shows by Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla. In addition to them, Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official song of the tournament. And the other two take place this Friday (12) in Canada and the United States.
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Ceremony in Canada
The second ceremony takes place this Friday (12) in Toronto, Canada, before the hosts' debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The match is scheduled for 4pm (Brasília time), while the festive event will start at 2:30pm.
Among the attractions will be Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince.
Date: June 12th, Friday
Time: 2:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: BMO Field, Toronto
Where to watch: Cazé TV
Ceremony in the USA
The opening ceremony in the United States will also take place on Friday (12). As with other events, the ceremony is scheduled to begin an hour and a half before the United States team's debut against Paraguay, scheduled for 10pm (Brasília time). The event will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The performances on American soil will be performed by Katy Perry, Future, Lisa, Rema, Tyla and Brazilian Anitta.
Date: June 12th, Friday
Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Where to watch: Globo, ge tv, sportv, NSports, SBT and Cazé TV
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Broadcast: Globo, ge tv, sportv, NSports, SBT and Cazé TV.
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When will the Brazil games be?
The Brazilian team's debut is scheduled for this Saturday (13th), at 7pm, against Morocco, at the MetLife Stadium, in the United States.
Check out when Brazil plays below:
Brazil x Morocco — 1st round: June 13 (Saturday), at 7pm Brasília (6pm local time), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey-New York/United States.
Brazil x Haiti — 2nd round: June 19 (Friday), at 9:30 pm Brasília (8:30 pm local time), at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium, in Philadelphia/United States.
Scotland x Brazil — 3rd round: June 24th (Wednesday), at 7pm Brasília (6pm local time), at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami/United States.
If they finish the group stage at the top of the group, Brazil will face the second place in Group F in the round of 16, formed by the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden. Furthermore, the first position guarantees that the Brazilian team will remain in the United States throughout the World Cup.
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